When Zola left, she didn't particularly want to come back to Mystic Falls. And now that she is here, her nerves are everywhere.

"Wow Nikki, this is awesome"

Getting to Mystic Falls, Klaus and Elijah had told her that they got a house for them to stay in. Well house is an understatement to what it really is, a mansion.

"I wanted the best for your love, but there are some things that needed fixing so that's why there is so much construction and people going on. But I did make sure that the bedrooms were finished first so you have somewhere nice to sleep"

They enter the mansion and Zola looks arounds, fascinated.

"Come on love, I'll show you around then, we got to get ready. We have a dance to get to darling"

For the next two hours, Klaus and Elijah showed Zola around the house. Klaus went big and glam, just for Zola.

"And this is our room"

"Our?" Zola says, shocked.

"Yeah, I know you feel our mate bond even stronger. I don't want to be away from you and I know Elijah doesn't either but if you want..." but Zola cuts him off "No, it's okay. I want to be close with you guys too" She walks over to them who had stayed by the door. She kisses both of them, then pulls away.

"So about that dance?"

"Ah yes, I've had Tyler move the dance to his house so unwanted guests can't come in. Over there, through that door is the closet. Put the lovely dress on that I picked out for you and I have someone here to help you with your makeup and hair. Me and Elijah will get ready in the other room"

Both the men walk out while Zola walks into the closet and back out with her dress and heels to see two people setting up at her vanity.

After an hour of sitting in a chair, they both finished up Zola's make-up and hair.

Zola puts on her dress and heels and then walks downstairs.

Walking down the stairs, she sees Klaus and Elijah talking at the front door.

They hear footsteps coming down the stairs, they turn to see Zola coming down.

"Elskan, you look absolutely gorgeous"

"Yes you are, beautiful as always"

They both grabbed her hands and kissed her cheeks.

"You know maybe I should stay here. I love the dress but.." She trails off, looking down to the bandaged on her chest.

"Astin, you look beautiful with or without it" Elijah says

"But.."

"But nothing love, i think it looks hot don't you think Elijah" Klaus states, smirking and Elijah agrees, nodding his head.

"Okay okay, let's go before I turn around and go hide under my sheets"

Klaus and Elijah laugh while escorting her out of the house.

Once they got to the Lockwood house, they told Zola to always stay with both of them or one of them. Zola also sees that almost all of Klaus's hybrids are also attending the party.

"Lili, will Beks be here as well?"

"I don't know astin, she didn't answer her phone earlier" Elijah tells her, in a low voice.

"Can you try to find her please? I miss her"

"Of course, stay with Niklaus"

Zola nods, grabbing Klaus's hand, to which he pulls her away from that spot. He brings her to the stage and tells her to stay by the stairs.

"Good evening everyone! I wanna thank you for being here with me to celebrate! It's been a long time coming!" Klaus states into the mic. He walks off the stage and let's the music continue.

Klaus grabs Zola's hand and pulls her to Stefan.

"Quite the Homecoming."

"I've been planning my father's funeral for a thousand years. Granted, in no version of it were any of these people invited, but you get the idea." Klaus says

"So, what now? Stop running?" Stefan asks

"Hm- now I reunite my family." Klaus states. Zola and Elijah have persuaded Klaus that once his father died, he would undagger Finn and Kol.

"Your family. You mean the people you cart around in caskets?"

"None of that matters anymore. Mikael is gone. Bygones will be bygones." Klaus states

"Now that the Homecoming Queen still walks among the living, which leads me to believe Rebekah isn't here. Where is she?" Zola asks, upset not seeing Rebekah. Klaus catching on, looks around as well

"I have no idea. I thought she was coming with Matt." Stefan states

"Oh, be honest now, Stefan. Where is my sister? Not even Elijah can find her" Klaus points out Elijah who is walking over to them.

"I said I have no idea. How would you like me to take you to your father?" Stefan bluntly says

"Well, it wouldn't be a party without the guest of honor, would it? Bring him to me."

"All right. Perhaps there's something in it for me...? My freedom from your compulsion?" Stefan says, trying to deal with Klaus his freedom back.

"Oh, you want your freedom. Well, once he is dead and his weapon destroyed, you'll have your freedom. It'll be my pleasure to give it back." Klaus says, pulling Zola away to Elijah

"They are planning something Nikki. Lili. They are being too everywhere" Zola says waving her hands around to the Scooby gang.

"I know love. I can see that as well. Just enjoy the dance, let me take care of it"

They move over to the ping pong table and Zola tries to teach Klaus how to play. Mindy, a hybrid, comes up to them. "You have a visitor."

"Well, tell my visitor I'm busy with my girl" Klaus say

"He said his name is Mikael." Mindy states

Klaus sighs and puts the pingpong down "Then we mustn't keep him waiting. Move everyone out back. I'm gonna have a little chat with my dad. Tony, you know what to do."

Klaus walks to the door with Elijah holding Zola to his chest.

They see Mikael at the door.

"Hello, Niklaus."

"Hello, Mikael. Why don't you come in? Oh, that's right. I forgot you can't."

"Or you can come outside if you want."

"Or I could watch my hybrids tear you limb from limb."

From where Zola is, she sees a group of people walk out behind Mikael.

"They can't kill me." Mikael states

"True. But it'll make a hell of a party game. All I have to do is rub these two fingers together and they'll pounce." Klaus puts his hand up, getting ready to snap his fingers,

"The big bad wolf. You haven't changed. Still hiding behind your playthings like a coward. You only forget. They may be sired by you, but they're still part vampire. And they can be compelled by me."

Mindy walks up next to Mikael and pulls Elena from the shadow into the light.

"Come out and face me, Niklaus. Or she dies." Mikael threatens.

Zola gasps and goes to walk forwards but Elijah holds her tighter "Let Niklaus deal with this elskan. You can get hurt"

"Go ahead. Kill her."

"If she dies, this lot will be last of your abominations." Mikael states

"I don't need them. I just need to be rid of you." Klaus is starting to get angry.

"To what end, Niklaus? So you can live forever, with no one at your side? Nobody cares about you any more, boy! Eventually even your little mate there will hate you. No one will love a monster"

Klaus knows what he is saying isn't true. Zola and Elijah will always stand by his side, and he knows that.

"I'm calling your bluff, father. Kill her. Go on. Kill her old man. Kill her!" Klaus yells but Zola gets out of Elijah's hold and grabs Klaus's hand. Trying to calm him down.

Mikael looks down at Zola and laughs "Your impulse, Niklaus. It has and will forever be the one thing that keeps you from truly being great."

Mikael stabs Elena and lets her go, she falls to the floor.

Zola looks shocked and then she feels a hand on her shoulder and pushes her away. She gets thrown back and hits the wall behind them.

"Elskan!" Elijah yells speeding to her but then turns around when Klaus yells out in pain. He sees Damon on top of him.

He goes to help him but then Stefan stops his own brother.

Elijah turns around knowing his brother is fine, go back to his mate.

He turns her around and see blood steeping through her bandages

"Elskan, open your eyes"

Seeing that she won't open her eyes, he bites into his wrist and shoves it into her mouth.

"Come on, drink please"

Zola, feeling something go down her throat, starts to shallow. She tastes the bitter sweetness of one of her mates blood and grabs their wrist to pull the hand away from her mouth.

"Zola? Are you okay astin?"

She opens her eyes to see Elijah kneeling by her head. "Klaus is he..."

"He's fine love, worry about yourself for the moment" Elijah mutters, holding her close to him while getting up.

Zola goes to say something back but she sees fire behind Elijah.

She sees Mikael's body on fire and Klaus walking back into the house.

Klaus looks up and sees Zola standing up with blood all over her chest

He rushes over to her "Love, are you..:

"Lijah healed me, I'm fine. I promise but umm you should probably deal with that" Zola points to Stefan who is standing up from the floor.

"What the hell did you do?" Damon spits out to Stefan

"He's earned his freedom." Klaus states, grabbing Stefan's shoulder "Thank you my friend. You no longer have to do as I say. You're free"

Stefan nods, and speeds out along with his brother, leaving Zola, Klaus and Elijah in the entrances. "Nikki?"

Zola approaches Klaus, hugging him from behind "Are you okay?"

"You're asking me that. Love your stitches ripped making you almost bleed out"

"It's okay, I learned how to fly so that was fun"

Zola laughs out, but Klaus nor did Elijah find that funny.

"Come on, that was funny"

"Elskan, your humor is something else. Come on, let's get home and clean up while Klaus and his hybrids clean this up"

Zola nods, kissing Klaus goodbye, and grabs Elijah's hand.

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"Wake up love. We have problems"

"What?" Zola yawns, sleepily

"Stefan took our siblings and if you don't want me to kill everyone in this stupid town, I need you with us to keep me calm"

Zola sighs, digging her face into her pillow.

Why can't they just leave things be? They are trying to sign their death sentence I swear Zola thought. Off to the funerals of Mystic Falls, Zola just might wear black today.